Phlebotomine flies (Psychodidae: Phlebotominae) are small dipteran insects, mainly known as vectors of intracellular parasites of the genus Leishmania which causes various forms of visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis. Both males and females feed on the natural sources of sugars, however females also feed on blood and therefore serve as the main vector of animal pathogens. The aim of our study was to confirm the presence of the species Phlebotomus (Transphlebotomus) mascittii Grassi, 1908 in Slovenia and also to study phylogeny and genetic structure of the species based on nucleotide sequences of the mitochondrial cytochrome b gene, approximately 800 base pairs in length. During the research we came to the conclusion, that the species P. mascittii is present in Slovenia, namely in the area of coastal-karst region. Moreover, based on the literature, it is possible to conclude that the species is also present in areas of northeastern Slovenia, near the border with Austria. The analyzed nucleotide sequences of cytochrome b gene of P. mascittii form seven haplotypes, four of which are specific to the Slovenian populations. In entomological studies P. mascittii is usually caught only in small numbers, therefore sampling area and research sample need to be bigger for more accurate genetic population structure of this species in Slovenia.
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COBISS.SI-ID: 1539755716Infectious diseases caused by biological agents (bacteria, viruses, fungi, parasites, prions) can cause outbreaks, epidemics, pandemics. They may be due to the deliberate spread of biological agents (bioterrorism). The emergence and spread of infectious diseases is the result of human behavior, lifestyle, land use patterns, increased international trade and travel, inappropriate use of antibiotics. Microbes can be spread in different ways: by air, through food and water, by direct contact, with vectors (mosquitoes, ticks ...). Under European legislation and the International Health Regulations, all countries are committed to establishing a system of interdisciplinary responses to various risks to public health. Many representatives of medical and non-medical professions participate, in controlling infectious diseases (ID), which can present a high risk to public health. Especially at entry points in the country, this cooperation is very important. The participants in this process saw the need to connect and establish communication that would make it easier for everyone to act and ensure efficiency. With this document, we want to define a regular method of mutual information as part of the risk preparedness and risk management plan for ID.
F.25 Development of new organisational structures and managerial solutions
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